The Health Shop, Rotorua

11/01/2026

Potential clove benefits include supporting oral health, fighting infections, prompting better metabolic health and more.

09/01/2026

🌟🌟 FOODIE FRIDAY 🌟🌟

Recipe courtesy of Ceres Organics
Dry ingredients are available at The Health Shop

🍓Layered berry & ashwagandha parfait 🫐

This vibrant Layered Berry and Ashwagandha Parfait is a nutrient-packed treat that combines the antioxidant goodness of berries with the calming benefits of ashwagandha.

Ingredients:
2 cup frozen or fresh berries
1 1/2 cup coconut yoghurt
1 tsp Ceres Organics Ashwaganda
1 Tbsp your choice of milk
1/2 cup Ceres Organics Superfood Blend
Handful of blueberries & strawberries to garnish

Method:
Blend the frozen berries, coconut yoghurt, ashwaganda and milk to form a thick smoothie.
In a glass, layer the berry smoothie, coconut yoghurt and superfood blend until ingredients are used up, then top with the fresh strawberries, blueberries and extra superfood blend. 😍
👉Serve immediately and enjoy!

08/01/2026

Available in-store & online at The Health Shop 🥰

Vitamins A, C, D and E along with biotin are some of the best vitamins for skin health. Other supplements can also be helpful. Here's what you need to know.

05/01/2026

Strength training for women is no longer just a trend; it's an essential part of a healthy, empowered lifestyle. Whether you're in your 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s or beyond, building strength can dramatically improve your health, confidence and quality of life.

05/01/2026

Dry January is one of the fastest-growing wellness trends of the past decade or so. It's starting the new year off with a full month without alcohol, which helps reboot your body, sharpen your mind and set healthier habits for the year ahead.

04/01/2026

Large doses of vitamin C may provide our lungs with a degree of protection from the harmful effects of fine particles in the air. Referred to as PM2.5, in reference to their micrometer-wide particle size, these pollutants have been linked to issues such as asthma and lung cancer.

31/12/2025

31/12/2025

Regulating our emotions is key to becoming the healthiest version of ourselves.

When we learn to manage our emotions and stress, we’re less likely to reach for junk food or develop harmful habits that lead to chronic illness.

Chronic stress disrupts our hormones, increases cravings for sugar and processed foods, and triggers emotional eating. Over time, this can cause weight gain, insulin resistance, and inflammation - leading to many chronic diseases like diabetes, heart disease, and even depression.

By learning how to regulate our emotions and manage stress, we create the space to make conscious, nourishing food choices that support our long-term health and prevent illness.

Emotional regulation is key to building a world where we make healthier choices, respect our bodies, and thrive in harmony with one another.

Powerful quote from .holistic.psychologist

30/12/2025

Available at The Health Shop! 🧡

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29/12/2025

Overindulged? Feeling a lil nauseous? There's an essential oil for that!
Available in-store & online at The Health Shop 💛

Nausea is a very common and unwanted health symptom that can occur for various reasons. These essential oils for nausea can help. Learn how.

29/12/2025

High glycemic foods raise blood sugar quickly. Does that mean you should avoid them all? Not necessarily, but you do want to be careful about your intake.